Kaita

Kaita stretches from the mouth of the Seno River with flat terrain to mountainous areas reaching elevations of 500 to 600 meters.

The name Kaita first emerged during the Heian period, referring to an imperial family manor called Kaita-so that remained active through the Nanboku-cho period.

The former Chiba residence, dating from 1774, stands as a recognized cultural asset along the historical Sanyo Road with preserved traditional tatami rooms.

The town maintains four elementary schools, two junior high schools, and two high schools, serving its population of 30,608 residents across 13.79 square kilometers.

The Himawari Kannon temple contains a 13-meter tall golden statue and functions as the 59th stop on the Hiroshima Shinshikoku Pilgrimage route.

Location: Hiroshima Prefecture

Location: Aki district

Inception: September 30, 1956

Website: https://www.town.kaita.lg.jp/

Shares border with: Hiroshima, Kumano, Saka

Website: https://town.kaita.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.37217,132.53603

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:18